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Dynasty Warriors 8
By Koei Tecmo Holdings, released 1 Jan 2013
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- Tomahawk F1
- PlayStation Vita
- crowd-combat video game
What it is
Dynasty Warriors 8 is a crowd-combat action game from Koei Tecmo Holdings, with the listed store details describing Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends. Its story mode draws on the tales of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and lets players follow Lu Bu’s journey. It adds hypothetical scenarios to existing battles, along with new playable characters and weapon types. The listed description also notes growth and speedrun elements, a revamped Ambition Mode, and a Challenge Mode. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, co-op, shared-screen co-op, and shared-screen play. Other listed options include adjustable difficulty, custom volume controls, a keyboard-only option, and camera comfort settings. The game released in 2013, with a Steam release in 2014. Its listed platforms include Windows, PlayStation 3, Tomahawk F1, and PlayStation Vita; Steam specifies Windows. Published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., it has a listed Metacritic score of 71.
What players like, and what they don't
- Story mode follows Lu Bu’s journey
- Adds hypothetical battle scenarios
- Shared-screen co-op
- Adjustable difficulty
- Steam platform listing specifies Windows
- Steam lists action as its genre
Who it suits
It suits players interested in crowd-combat action and stories based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Shared-screen co-op and adjustable difficulty are listed for players choosing how to play.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends expands its story and modes with additional characters, weapons, and scenarios. Its listed co-op and shared-screen options are relevant for players who want to play locally with others.
